Tangier – Spain ferry: Tarifa or Algeciras, which one to choose?
Only fourteen kilometres separate Morocco from Spain. From Tangier, there are two main ways to cross the Strait of Gibraltar.
Tangier Ville – Tarifa: the fastest
Tangier Ville port is right in the city centre, below the medina. The crossing to Tarifa takes about one hour. It is the favourite option for foot passengers and day trips to Spain.
Tanger Med – Algeciras: the busiest
Tanger Med port, about 45 minutes from the city, offers many daily departures to Algeciras, taking around 1 h 30. It is the most used route with a car.
Long-distance routes
Tanger Med also has longer crossings to Motril, Barcelona, Sète or Genoa: handy for driving straight to France, Italy or eastern Spain.
Our tips
In summer, during Operation Marhaba, book early: ferries are in high demand.With a vehicle, arrive at the port well before the stated time.Keep your passport and car papers within reach.Booking
Choose the route, dates and vehicle on our ferry ticketing page: we send your ticket once it is confirmed.
